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History of Science Museum

Lamp for Microscope

Inventory Number 15547


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.15547

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Dimensions
Height: 385mm Width: 180mm Depth: 110mm Weight: 1900g
Inventory No
15547

Description

Oil lamp for microscope. Ornate moulded lead base with screw pillar. Copper alloy collar attached to pillar, which holds a glass bottle with a metal wick holder.